I Could Be Wrong.

    THE HIJACKED 250TH: HOW A NATION’S BIRTHDAY BECAME ONE MAN’S STAGE SHOW Two hundred and fifty years ago, Americans declared independence from a king. They signed a document that told the most powerful empire on earth that freedom mattered more than fear. They risked everything — their lives, their families, their fortunes — to build a country where no single man could ever claim ownership of the nation. Today, on the anniversary of that rebellion, we’re watching a man who behaves like he is America try to turn the celebration into a tribute to himself. And that’s why this milestone doesn’t feel special.    It feels stolen. The Anniversary That Should Have United Us The 250th anniversary should have been a national reunion. A moment when Americans — left, right, apolitical, exhausted — paused to remember the miracle of 1776. It should have been: • kids on bikes with streamers • veterans leading parades • families grilling in parks • towns competin...